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This answer shows a full list of all the diseases and conditions listed as a possible cause of Low blood iron by various sources. Acute Blood loss Blood test shows falsely decreased iron levels - e.g. error in collection or storage Breastfeeding Chronic Blood loss Chronic haematuria Chronic haemoptysis Colorectal malignancy Decreased acidity in stomach (hypochlorhydria) Decreased dietary intake Gastric malignancy Gastritis Gastrointestinal bleeding Hookworm Infancy Inflammatory bowel diseases Medications causing decreased stomach acidity Menstruation NSAID/aspirin use Parasites Peptic ulcer Pregnancy Puberty
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 9y agoYou could have iron deficiency anemia if your doctor is telling you that your iron levels are low. When your body does not have the correct amount of iron, it reduces your red blood cells.
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∙ 14y agotoo little iron in the body will make someone feel tired, sluggish and have dark circles under the eyes.
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What might you infer from low amount of iron in your blood?
Low iron in the blood causes Anemia.
Can low iron cause problems?
Iron is in the blood, so if there is a low percentuage of iron in it, it can cause anemia.
How horrible is it to be low on iron in your body?
An iron deficiency results in anemia. An excess of iron causes hemochromatosis.
What causes low blood count?
A lack of iron tends to result in low blood count.
What causes extreme bruising after clot busting drug?
Low iron or swollen veins
What Causes of low white blood count in children?
Not getting enough protein from meat, reduces the iron intake, which causes the problem
What causes a decreased hematacrit in a premature infant?
Premature babies are prone to develop iron deficiency anemia because of low iron reserve.
Does a low amount of iron in the body cause low energy and a loss of appetite?
i think the loss of apetite is the reson that you have a low amount of iron in your body not the othert way around Iron defitiency causes loss of energy, becoming very distracted in class, alotof spacing out ,anemia ,and sungy nails . i think the loss of apetite is the reson that you have a low amount of iron in your body not the othert way around Iron defitiency causes loss of energy, becoming very distracted in class, alotof spacing out ,anemia ,and sungy nails .
Why do iron particles rust more in coastal areas?
Salty air, high ratio of moisture and relatively low temperature causes iron to rust quicker.
What are causes of low iron and high sugar levels in a 55 year old man?
Most commonly diet.
Why does your tongue get sore when you have low iron?
because the tongue is a muscle. Low iron causes the hemoglobin (what binds oxygen to red blood cells) to be low. This leads to the muscles not getting enough oxygen. When muscles do not get enough oxygen they tend to ache and cramp easily.
What causes low iron saturation?
Iron is a very important component for our body growth. Deficiency of iron is known as anemia. This can be caused due to lesser intake of iron in diet. Women are mostly prone to iron deficiency during pregnancy. Low iron saturation may indicate a need to increase your iron intake. Supplements for iron is another option but it should be taken under guidance of medical experts.
